Stolpman Vineyards Para Maria 2019

Viticulture

Selected from vineyard sites by veteran Stolpman Vineyard Manager, the Grape Whisperer, Ruben Solorzano.

Vinification

40% Syrah (whole-cluster Carbonic Fermentation in sealed tank),
40% Syrah(de-stemmed, traditional open top fermentation)
20% Petite Verdot (de-stemmed, open-top)

100% neutral oak barre ls for 9 months

Tasting notes

Taut blue and red plums spin seamlessly into high-toned, fiery red brightness. A winning combination of freshness and ripe depth.

Wine Enthusiast Top 100 wines of 2021 #22

Winery Description

Leading Syrah Producer of Ballard Canyon AVA

Over 20 years ago, Thomas Stolpman, discovered what many might describe as one of the greatest viticultural sites on earth. Hidden in the hills of California’s Central Coast, on a rare Limestone outcropping & unobstructed from the Pacific Ocean wind, this unique land is ideally suited to grow Syrah and Roussanne grapes. Stolpman is committed to preserving this natural environment for thier vines through natural farming, dry farming, & sustainable employment. In the winery, they prefer native fermentation & minimal manipulation.

Dedicated to sensible farming & winemaking, they believe that they can create natural, vibrant, site-specific wines, with a focus unique to Ballard Canyon AVA, California. Their 220-acre property, of which 153 acres are currently planted to grapes, lies on three major limestone ridgelines in Santa Barbara County. By implementing revolutionary viticultural techniques, they push the dry-farmed limestone vines to unprecedented levels of quality.